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DG09 PCO

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

73,560 mi
Last recorded73,560 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 PCO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2023 73,560 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 65,385 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 65,385 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 61,317 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 61,317 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 59,647 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear of centre of exhaust section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 59,635 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear of centre of exhaust section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 57,702 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from timing side of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 56,000 miles

Nearside coolant loss at thermostat housing area

engine oil leak

radiator leaking

Pass 26 Jan 2018 55,773 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 53,047 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 53,047 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 46,441 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2016 46,441 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 40,465 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 34,198 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2014 34,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 27,700 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 27,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Feb 2012 22,780 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Feb 2012 22,780 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsa?

Based on 26,893,546 MOT tests across 2,075,660 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
5,229
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
2,075,660
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 835,831
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 597,639
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 535,815
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 493,740
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 422,813
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DG09 PCO is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2009 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 59,147 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Corsa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 835,831 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DG09 PCO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Corsa typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 17 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DG09 PCO registered?

DG09 PCO is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 11 March 2009.

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